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My Favorite Things

Brendan Leonard

Booking Overview

This is a biweekly interview podcast about the books, films, music, art, and other creative works that have shaped guests’ lives, featuring one external creative professional per episode. Suitable pitches include published authors, journalists, editors, musicians, visual artists, podcasters, and other working creators with distinctive cultural perspectives; booking difficulty is likely low because the show generally features accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 27

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

Instagram: 112.0k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

brendan@semi-rad.com

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Host

Brendan Leonard - Writer and creator of the independent publication Semi-Rad.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working creative professionals such as published authors, journalists, editors, musicians, composers, visual artists, woodworkers, podcasters, and other creators with a distinctive body of work and thoughtful cultural influences.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or journalism, Released or performed music, Established visual-art or craft practice, Professional podcasting or media work

Recent Guest Discussions

Amanda Monthei - Five Books, Films, Music, And Other Creative Works That Shaped Her Life, Including Ernest Hemingway, Joan Didion, John Jeremiah Sullivan, And King Gizzard.

Derik Penny - Favorite Films, Comics, Music, Furniture, And Other Creative Works, Including Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind, Jeff Lemire’s Essex County Trilogy, And The Furniture Of George And Mira Nakashima.

Ian McLeod - Favorite Jazz, Hip-hop, Soul, Design, And Visual Art, Including Bill Evans, A Tribe Called Quest, Stevie Wonder, Tinker Hatfield, And Keith Haring.

Nick Triolo - Favorite Books, Music, Printmaking, Film, And Food, Including David Abram, Darkside, Tom Killian, And Perfect Days.

Heather Hansman - Favorite Music, Painting, Literature, And Writing References, Including The Fugees, Alex Katz, Ellen Meloy, Strunk And White, And Lisa Grossman.

Recent Topics

Literature, Music, Visual Art, Film, Creative Works

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
My Favorite Things
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My Favorite Things Episode 27: Filmmaker, Photographer, and Artist Malik Martin

October 22, 2026

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 27 is filmmaker, photographer, and artist Malik Martin.Malik’s favorite things are:1. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles2. Terminator3. The Legend of Zelda4. Gundam Wing5. Ludacris’s Word of Mouf This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sem...

My Favorite Things Episode 26: Writer and Running Coach Peter Bromka

October 08, 2026

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 26 is writer and running coach Peter Bromka. Peter’s favorite things are:1. A huge slab of stone in his house2. Once a Runner by John L Parker3. Sunrise running4. The Belting Bronco, created by Zach Bryan5. Baking cookies (this recipe plus two cups of walnuts) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss...

My Favorite Things Episode 25: Writer and Nerd Fitness Founder Steve Kamb

September 24, 2026

Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 25 is writer and entrepreneur Steve Kamb, who is author of two books, including his newest, How to Try Again: An Approachable Guide to Navigating Chaos and Making Change That Sticks.Steve’s favorite things are:1. The Redwall book series by Brian Jacques2. Bo Burnham’s Kanye Rant Burrito Ballad3. Season 2 of Na...

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Frequently asked questions

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My Favorite Things
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How do I get in touch with My Favorite Things?

My Favorite Things is hosted by Brendan Leonard. Its publicly listed email is brendan@semi-rad.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for My Favorite Things?

The publicly listed email for My Favorite Things: brendan@semi-rad.com.

How many listeners does My Favorite Things have?

Podseeker estimates My Favorite Things reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for My Favorite Things?

My Favorite Things typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working creative professionals such as published authors, journalists, editors, musicians, composers, visual artists, woodworkers, podcasters, and other creators with a distinctive body of work and thoughtful cultural influences. Common among recent guests: Published books or journalism; Released or performed music; Established visual-art or craft practice. Recent guests include Amanda Monthei, Derik Penny, and Ian McLeod.

How hard is it to get booked on My Favorite Things?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does My Favorite Things cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Music, Visual Art, Film, and Creative Works. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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